Award Recognizes Teleflex for Outstanding Service and Support
LIMERICK, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 28, 2013--
Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE: TFX), a leading global provider of medical
devices for critical care and surgery, announced that it has received
the prestigious American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) Zenith
Award for 2013.
Teleflex’s Hudson RCI® brand has been a leader in respiratory
care for more than 65 years, with a broad portfolio of clinician
inspired products, technologies and programs designed to drive
efficiencies and satisfy unmet clinical needs in an ever-evolving global
healthcare environment.
"We are honored that AARC members have again chosen to recognize
Teleflex as a trusted industry partner,” said Cary Vance, President,
Anesthesia & Respiratory Division, Teleflex. “We’re proud of the
relationship we’ve built with our valued clinicians as we continue to
share with the healthcare community our fundamental purpose: to provide
outstanding service and practical innovation that serves to promote
patient and provider safety.”
The AARC established the Zenith Award in 1989. Each year the
association’s 52,000 members select five companies, from a field of 400,
to receive this honor of excellence. This year manufacturers and service
organizations were evaluated on the following criteria: outstanding
service, quality products, accessibility and helpfulness of sales
personnel, responsiveness, truth in advertising and support of the
respiratory care profession.
“I am pleased to see Teleflex recognized for the second year in a row as
an AARC Zenith Award winner,” said AARC Executive Director and CEO
Thomas Kallstrom, MBA, RRT. “Teleflex's commitment and dedication to our
patients and respiratory care community and as a Corporate Partner is
much appreciated.”
Teleflex will accept the award at a ceremony during the AARC 59thInternational Respiratory Congress, November 16-18, in Anaheim, CA.
For more information on Teleflex’s respiratory products and
educational programs, visit hudsonrci.com.
About Teleflex Incorporated
Teleflex is a leading global provider of specialty medical devices for a
range of procedures in critical care and surgery. Our mission is to
provide solutions that enable healthcare providers to improve outcomes
and enhance patient and provider safety. Headquartered in Limerick, PA,
Teleflex employs approximately 11,500 people worldwide and serves
healthcare providers in more than 140 countries. Additional information
about Teleflex can be obtained from the company's website at teleflex.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
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historical facts may constitute forward-looking statements. Any
forward-looking statements contained herein are based on our
management's current beliefs and expectations, but are subject to a
number of risks, uncertainties and changes in circumstances, which may
cause actual results or company actions to differ materially from what
is expressed or implied by these statements. These risks and
uncertainties are identified and described in more detail in our filings
with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our Annual Report
on Form 10-K.
Teleflex and Hudson RCI are registered trademarks of Teleflex
Incorporated or its affiliates.
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